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Heritage, art and dance events among things to do in Pueblo Aug. 4

Oct 31, 2023

201 W. B St. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The "All things Slovene" exhibit was created with leadership from Toni Carter and local Slovenian Heritage groups. The exhibit is accompanied by Slovenian arts, books, crafts and T-shirt sales. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and the exhibit runs through Dec. 22. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, military and seniors 55 or older, $4 for children ages 6-12, $3 as part of Museums 4 All for electronic benefit transfer card holders, or free for members.

216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Celebrate First Friday Art Walk with local artists. "Rocky Mountain Art" and "Toasting Creativity" shows will run all month. The Gallery is open free to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

131 Spring St. | 5-8 p.m., followed by a concert at 8 p.m. | The event features the "Handkind" exhibit by Tom and Jean Latka and the "Illuminated" work of L Savas Razo. The concert features Jeffrey Dallet, acoustic musician from Denver. Suggested concert admission is $5-$10.

3320 Arena Road | 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday | The Hi Country Square Dance event will feature national callers Joe Saltel from Texas and Mike Hogan from Nebraska and national cuers Peter and Chama Gomez from Denver thanks to sponsor Southeast Area Square Dance Council. For details on square dance lessons beginning in September email [email protected] or call 719-242-5568.

609 E. 10th St. | 10 a.m. to noon | Donate new school supplies and enjoy two hours of free Zumba. School supply donations also are accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 11 at the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 800 Goodnight Ave.

803 W. Fourth St. parking lot | 11 a.m. | The nonprofit youth resource center dedicated to educating and mentoring children will host a backpack giveaway. Donations are still being accepted and needed items include pens, pencils, art supplies, pencil cases, glue, notebooks, calculators and backpacks. For more info, call William Wright at 719-334-0010.

900 W. Orman Ave. | Kickstands up at 11 a.m., events at 2 p.m. at Colorado State University Pueblo Pavilion Stage, 2200 Bonforte Blvd. | The event will celebrate 20 years of Veterans Upward Bound with a poker run, a car and bike wash by the Wolfpack Dance Team and Pack Cheer, a cornhole tournament, food trucks and live music. Cost is $15 for single riders, $20 for a couple, plus $5 for an extra hand. Proceeds will benefit veteran scholarships in southern Colorado.

2727 W. 18th St. | 3-7 p.m. | The Southern Colorado Astronomical Society picnic is open to all who are interested in the wonders of the sky. The park is located across from Delores Huerta Preparatory High School. Since food and drink will be provided, participants should notify the club about number of participants by emailing [email protected]. Participants should bring their own chairs.

301 N. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | The Rainbows & Revolutions Exhibit, highlighted by artifacts and stories defining acts of rebellion, self-expression and solidarity in the Pueblo community as part of the movement for equality, will open. The event is free.

100 N. Grand Ave. | Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. | Cozz, a Nashville-based country artist originally from Pueblo, will perform with Dan Marshall. Cost is $30-$40 and tickets are on sale at tickets.pueblobullshockey.com.

131 Spring St. | 6:30 p.m. | Spyderland will perform along with Church Fire and Mecha Mache. Cost is $10. All ages are welcome.

714 W. Arroyo | 9-11 a.m., Aug. 9-11 | Children ages 5-16 are invited to Kids' Week featuring Bible lessons, games and snacks. Space is limited, register by calling 719-543-5694.

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Dr. Fine will perform oldies tunes for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be beer, wine and food trucks on site.

131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | This life drawing session is open to artists ages 18 and older. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $15.

131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show from 7-9 p.m. | Enjoy a night of laughs with Pueblo's Underground Improv. All ages welcome. Cost is $15 at the door or $11 in advance at blo-back-gallery.ticketleap.com.

115 E. Routte Ave. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Jerri Doran of Salida will host the workshop. She is a healer, teacher, ceremonialist and initiate as a fourth-level wisdom keeper in the Andean quero tradition. Cost is $125. To register, call Doran at 719-221-9103. Participants should enter the workshop around the corner at 305 Broadway Ave. For details, visit shamanwings.com.

609 E. Sixth St. | Noon-2 p.m. | Every student present will receive free school supplies while they last.

210 N. Santa Fe |11 a.m.-noon | Art Collector Ron Brasch will share his story of artworks he's collected from Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselman and Pablo Picasso to Rene Francisco Rodriguez. Mimosas are included with the price of admission, which is $10 for adults or $8 for military, seniors 65 and older, students and teachers.

800 Goodnight Ave. | Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., movie at dusk | Bring the whole family, a blanket or chair and bug spray for the free showing of Shrek, rated PG, near the City Park rides. There will be concessions and food trucks on site for food purchases.

131 Spring St. | Doors open at 8:30 p.m., show from 9 p.m.-midnight | DJ Sinistarr will headline and will be joined by guest DJs. Event will include a light show and art. Cost is $11 in advance at blo-back-gallery.ticketleap.com or $15 at the door.

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Rick Blessing will perform a Frank Sinatra tribute for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be beer, wine and food trucks on site.

131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6 p.m. | Punk band P.I.D will launch its new tour. All ages welcome. Cost is $6 at the door.

Want us to include your event in this calendar? Send details by email, with "Things to Do" in the subject line, [email protected]. The calendar is available online and in print every Friday.

201 W. B St. | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |Slovenian arts, books, crafts and T-shirt salesAdmission is $6 for adults216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. |open free to the public131 Spring St. | 5-8 p.m., followed by a concert at 8 p.m. |Suggested concert admission is $5-$103320 Arena Road | 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday |609 E. 10th St. | 10 a.m. to noon |Donate new school suppliesfree Zumba803 W. Fourth St. parking lot | 11 a.m. | backpack giveaway pens, pencils, art supplies, pencil cases, glue, notebooks, calculators and backpacks900 W. Orman Ave. | Kickstands up at 11 a.m., events at 2 p.m. at Colorado State University Pueblo Pavilion Stage, 2200 Bonforte Blvd. | poker run, a car and bike washcornhole tournament, food trucks and live musicCost is $15 for single riders, $20 for a couple, plus $5 for an extra hand2727 W. 18th St. | 3-7 p.m. |Southern Colorado Astronomical Society picnic301 N. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Rainbows & Revolutions Exhibit,free100 N. Grand Ave. | Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. |country artist originally from Pueblo Cost is $30-$40131 Spring St. | 6:30 p.m. |SpyderlandCost is $10714 W. Arroyo | 9-11 a.m., Aug. 9-11 |Bible lessons, games and snacks300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. |Dr. Fineoldies tunesTickets are $15beer, wine and food trucks131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. |Cost is $15131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show from 7-9 p.m. |$15 at the door or $11 in advance115 E. Routte Ave. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |Cost is $125609 E. Sixth St. | Noon-2 p.m. |e free school supplies210 N. Santa Fe |11 a.m.-noon | Art Collector Ron Brasch$10$8800 Goodnight Ave. | Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., movie at dusk |freeShrekconcessions and food trucks131 Spring St. | Doors open at 8:30 p.m., show from 9 p.m.-midnight|$11 in advance$15 at the door300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. |Rick Blessinga Frank Sinatra tributeTickets are $15beer, wine and food trucks131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6 p.m. |Cost is $6